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firetrap

noun fire·trap \-ˌtrap\

: a building that is difficult to get out of and is likely to have a deadly fire

Full Definition of FIRETRAP

:  a place (as a building) apt to catch on fire or difficult to escape from in case of fire
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First Known Use of FIRETRAP

1881

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